10.7
of 17.0 scorable · 3 unknown
private balcony missing
new
Bathtub
seen in photos (92% sure)
Private balcony
not in photos (70% sure)
In-unit laundry
listed by rentcafe
Strengths
Corner unit3.0 of 3.0 pts
Interior rooms (Photos 6 and 12) show windows on two adjacent exterior walls, indicating corner-unit configuration.
Price fit2.5 of 2.5 pts
$2,100 sits inside your $1,800 to $2,500 band
Second bathroom1.0 of 1.0 pts
a floorplan has two baths
Weaknesses
Private balconyrequired
The exterior photos (4 and 5) show ground-level entries with stair railings and a small ground-level seating area, but no raised balcony, balcony door, or private outdoor terrace with railings. The railings visible are entry/stair railings at grade, not a balcony.
Little or no carpet0.0 of 1.5 pts
Carpet dominates the living spaces: photos 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 all show wall-to-wall carpet. Photo 7 shows wood-look laminate in the kitchen/dining area, photo 0 is a bathroom with vinyl/tile, and photo 8 is a concrete basement floor. Overall carpet is the predominant flooring.
Middling: Natural light (50%), Construction quality (40%), Home-office space (60%), Modern finishes (40%)
Unknown: Soundproofing, High floor, Sauna
AI reading of the photos
ornith1.5:35b · 16 photos across 2 listings (rentcafe, zillow) · 2026-09-08 01:50Photo numbers in the notes are the ones printed on the thumbnails and in the galleries below. Hover a number to find its photo, click it to open it.
Bathtub
92% sure
Photo 1 shows a bathroom with a white bathtub/shower combination, complete with a shower curtain and rod over the tub. Photo 0 shows a different bathroom with only a walk-in glass shower, but the tub in Photo 1 confirms a bathtub is present. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
In-unit laundry
40% sure
No photo shows a washer or dryer inside the unit. Photo 2 shows a basement utility room containing a furnace and water heater, but no washer/dryer and not a shared laundry room with a row of machines. Photo 3 shows an empty closet/hallway with no laundry equipment. With no washer/dryer visible and no floor plan marking W/D, the feature cannot be confirmed or ruled out. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Private balcony
70% sure
The exterior photos (4 and 5) show ground-level entries with stair railings and a small ground-level seating area, but no raised balcony, balcony door, or private outdoor terrace with railings. The railings visible are entry/stair railings at grade, not a balcony. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Corner unit
Interior rooms (Photos 6 and 12) show windows on two adjacent exterior walls, indicating corner-unit configuration. from zillow #321 ↗
High floor
88% sure
The exterior photos (4 and 5) show a low, single/two-story brick building viewed from ground level, with entries at grade. Interior window views (6, 7) show trees and grass at window height, and Photo 8 shows a small high basement-style window. None of these suggest an elevated (4th+) floor. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Natural light
/10
Windows are modest in size and placement. Photo 6 has two windows, photo 7 one, photo 12 two, but none are floor-to-ceiling. Photo 8 is a windowless-feeling basement with only a small block window, and photo 11's window is largely covered by a black curtain. Daylight is adequate but not abundant. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Modern & attractive
/10
Basic, dated finishes: plain painted walls, standard laminate counters, basic cabinetry, generic lighting fixtures, and ordinary window treatments. No distinctive design appeal or premium materials. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
no photo cited
Construction quality
/10
Standard apartment/rental construction: drywall, basic trim, hollow-core doors, laminate and carpet finishes. The basement room (photo 8) reveals concrete block walls and an unfinished ceiling, but the main living areas are conventional stick-built. Nothing high-end or solid-looking. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Office potential
/10
Multiple extra rooms exist that could serve as a home office. Photo 11 (small room with a covered window and textured ceiling) or photo 13 (single-window room) could function as a den/office. Photo 3 is a closet, not usable. Moderate potential. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Carpet
Carpet dominates the living spaces: photos 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 all show wall-to-wall carpet. Photo 7 shows wood-look laminate in the kitchen/dining area, photo 0 is a bathroom with vinyl/tile, and photo 8 is a concrete basement floor. Overall carpet is the predominant flooring. from rentcafe #1529 ↗
Floorplans & availability as of 2026-09-12
4 bd
$2,100 · 1,819 sqft · 2 ba
1 plan
2112 South 42nd Street
$2,100
1,819 sqft · 2 ba
none available
Cheapest unit, 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-12:
down $100
($2,100 – $2,200 over 4 days)
Sources & score breakdown
Listings
| Source | Tier | Rent | Status | First seen | Last seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rentcafe | building | $2,100 | active | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-24 | open ↗ |
| zillow | unit | $2,100 | unverified | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-22 | open ↗ |
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Value | Weight | Points | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner unit | 1.00 | 3.0 | 3.0 | photos say yes |
| Price fit | 1.00 | 2.5 | 2.5 | $2,100 sits inside your $1,800 to $2,500 band |
| Natural light | 0.50 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 4/10 from photos |
| Construction quality | 0.40 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 5/10 from photos |
| Second bathroom | 1.00 | 1.0 | 1.0 | a floorplan has two baths |
| Home-office space | 0.60 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 5/10 from photos |
| Modern finishes | 0.40 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 4/10 from photos |
| Little or no carpet | 0.00 | 1.5 | 0.0 | carpet coverage in photos: most |
| Soundproofing | n/a | 2.0 | — | assumption: building era + height |
| High floor | n/a | 2.0 | — | photos say no (88% sure) |
| Sauna | n/a | 1.5 | — | listing |